“You sing about the woman, but you are really also talking about all the kicking around you’ve had, the humiliations that you’ve had, the throwing out of doors you’ve had, the hunger that you’ve had. You think about all these things, but you’re still singing … Continue reading Ray Charles – Part IV (final)
“Ray Charles is the only genius in our business.” – Frank Sinatra. “Soul is when you take a song and make it part of you – a part that’s so true, so real, people think it must have happened to you… It’s like electricity- we … Continue reading Ray Charles – Part III – Busted
Cigarettes and smack (heroin) are the two truly addictive habits I’ve known. You might add women,” he said. “My obsession centers on women—did then (when young) and does now. I can’t leave them alone.” – Ray Charles Once again Ray was on the move. One … Continue reading Ray Charles – Part II – Life on the Road
For several years now, the Music Enthusiast has done a series on a notable artist at the end of the year. Previous years have included Elvis, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, my tour with the Allmans I’ve done almost nothing about Ray Charles. Time to rectify … Continue reading Ray Charles – Part 1
Senior service Junior dissatisfaction Though it may be second hand It’s by no means second rate —“Senior Service,” Elvis Costello A short while back, I posted a list of my Top 25 Favorite Singers. As noted there, that was a list of singers from the … Continue reading My Favorite Singers – Part Deux
If you’re a music aficionado, the name Paul Rodgers is likely well-known to you. But if not, well, you should know more about this singer. Not a household name by any means but you know his voice. It’s literally impossible for me to list all … Continue reading Paul Rodgers – Journeyman
Note that whenever I do a list I am always careful to say ‘my favorites’ as opposed to ‘the greatest.’ How the hell would I know who’s the greatest? Plus how do you even get consensus on that? It’s far too subjective. So these are … Continue reading My Favorite Singers – Top 25
